Fender Stratocaster Pre CBS (1965)
Fender Stratocaster Pre CBS (1965)
1965 presents a change of an era at Fender as it is the year Fender was sold to the CBS company. The reduction in quality control during the CBS era, distinguished the Pre CBS Strats from the ones that came after, making these the most sought after Strats in the market.
This Fender Stratocaster we have demoed, is a classic example of a 1965 model. It sports the small headstock (in late 65 the big headstock was introduced) and that vibrant 3 Colour Sunburst mid 60s Strats are known for. Nothing was changed or altered on this guitar, including the frets which surprisingly are sill in excellent condition.
Enjoy trying this guitar on TonePedia, and do not forget to compare it to other Strats on the player.
Specs: Stratocaster Pre CBS (1965)
| Number of Frets | 21 |
|---|---|
| String Number | 6 |
| Specific Wood Neck | Maple |
| Specific Wood Fretboard | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Scale Length (inch) | 25.5 |
| Body Shape | Double Cut |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Specific Wood Body | Alder |
| Specific Colour | 3 Tone Sunburst |
| Manufacturer | Fender |
| Made In | USA |
| Year | 1965 |
| Pickup Configuration | S-S-S |
| Pickup Brand | Fender |
| Neck Pickup Model | Grey Bottom Single Coil |
| Middle Pickup Model | Grey Bottom Single Coil |
| Bridge Pickup Model | Grey Bottom Single Coil |
| Tremolo Brand | Fender |
| Tremolo Model | “synchronized” tremolo |